Comparing the Dow Jones average during the Obama and Trump administrations Harris L Economy April 3, 2018 1 Minute rise in Dow Jones Industrial Average from presidential inauguration to first market day of April the following year:–Obama: 37%–Trump: 19% — John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) April 2, 2018 Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading... Published by Harris L View all posts by Harris L Published April 3, 2018